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Prince Philip saluted

11 April 202110 April 2021 by Gordon Frickers

Today Prince Philip, , a great European, a great man, the Queen’s ‘strength and stay’, died age 99.

My sincere sympathy goes to the family and friends.

I have changed my title picture on my Facebook page (this splendid painting is for sale via my website) in honour of the passing of a great man.

Painted from direct observation on location, an event that happened, this painting shows (the figure in red at the helm) Britain’s Prince Philip winning a race at Cowes Week.

New painting of a full moon as seen, a painting beginning, 39 x 47.5 (15 3/8″ x 19″) I’ll also show this painting on my Facebook page to see if there is public reaction. A painting inspired by “a Full Moon Rising Seen Through Breton oaks”. Should I, do I need to do more here … Read more

Mauretania updated

5 April 2021 by Gordon Frickers

I thought it would be nice to share this with you, I hope you agree.

While preparing some significant publicity to promote the sales of for my new Titanic painting “Plymouth Harbour” I found myself updating a page on my website any ship enthusiast will enjoy visiting 🙂.

“Mauretania, Maiden Departure” https://www.frickers.co.uk/art/marine-art/shipping-for-the-professionals/the-mauretania-cunard-express-liner/ .

Easter Joy 2021

4 April 2021 by Gordon Frickers

I wish my many Christian friends Easter joy, a beautiful week end

This fine painting is one of my ‘The Picturesque Wine Villages of Bordeaux’ Series.

You can’t have it.

Here

3 April 202131 March 2021 by Gordon Frickers

Wish you where here.

A neighourly meal that did not go quite as planned, before the third lockdown here in France.

Unusual for me …😄, I had prepared on time and by request, a traditional British roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and gravy, roast potatos and fresh green veggies 🙂.

PQ 13

1 April 202123 March 2021 by Gordon Frickers

Very unusual at least for me, acting as an agent I sold a second hand painting today.

“PQ 13, Frozen Fury”, a painting I created with and for an eye witness

, sold about 1992 just resold for rather more than the original price plus shipping costs.

Clear proof my paintings do appreciate in value so order your painting now

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Théhillac Life …

23 March 2021 by Gordon Frickers

Life in Théhillac, a sample : cisterns within systems, this afternoon Matt arrived, perfect timing, just as I was sitting down for a late lunch (that rates a minor ‘drat’)… While he ‘parked’ his branch masher thingie machine in my garage (needed soon), my neighbour Patricia arrived unexpectedly, enviable timing, with a toilet cistern (as … Read more

Immobile?

23 March 2021 by Gordon Frickers

Orange, I’m seeing red !

Following a long conversation with the unhelpful Orange.fr help line I’m advised I need a new phone even though the present phone was bought from Orange, March 2018.

Special NOTICE : 23.02.2021 : To contact me email is best at present, I’ve problems receiving and sending via my mobile phone.

My mobile is refusing to update & has lost Whatsapp.

Café?

20 March 2021 by Gordon Frickers

Café anyone? First day of spring here today or so I’m told. A painting, the design being based upon a scene I sketched outside the Cafe des Sports, Gaillac. Clouds or no clouds, it’s good light for designing a painting, one of my ‘Café Culture’ series. Like to take a break? Thinking vacation? ‘Executive Displacement … Read more

B I

5 March 2021 by Gordon Frickers

To my surprise, drawn to my attention again, my British India Collection of classic ship paintings. Consequently I have just updated this interesting page featuring ships from what was the world’s largest, most successful and much loved merchant ship fleet. In particular one of my earlier paintings, still available from my ‘Prints’ page, as a … Read more